Karen Louise Snopek
November 1, 1944 ~ January 11, 2015
Karen passed away peacefully at the Creston Valley Hospital on January 11, 2015, with family by her side, at the age of 70 years.
She was an avid gardener, with a love for anything that bloomed. Her flower garden was enjoyed by the entire neighborhood. Karen was a crafter by nature; including many hours of doll making, quilting, knitting, and various other hobbies. Above all, Karen cherished her family and spending time with them was her greatest joy.
Karen was predeceased by her parents Francis and Ernie McKenzie; brother Wesley McKenzie and sister Barbara McKenzie.
She will be dearly missed and forever remembered by her loving husband of 53 years, Joe; son Wesley (Anna) of Creston, BC; daughters Sandra (Kevin) Helfrich of Coaldale, AB and Debra Kemle of Creston, BC; grandchildren Kory (Marin) and Breanne (Tyler) Helfrich, Steven and Alyssa Kemle, Bailey (Justin) Goss and Paige Pederson and one great-granddaughter Claire Goss.
Celebration of Life Service will be held Friday, January 16, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church with Pastor Harry Haberstock officiating. Interment of Ashes Forest Lawn Cemetery, Erickson, BC.
Friends wishing to make a memorial contribution may do so to the Creston Valley Hospital - Equipment Fund, Bag 3000, Creston, BC, V0B 1G0